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Shift Media Monitor Alerts
Our view of the world is shaped by the news that we read, the TV we watch and the radio that we listen to. By speaking out about coverage that we think is good or bad, we can make sure that the media gets a better understanding of mental health issues. By encouraging the media to do a good job, we can all help remove the misunderstandings that build up the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health.
When people let us know about coverage that they think
deserves complaint or praise, we will pass the details
on to you with information about how you can get in
touch with the people responsible for the coverage.
Each email will also link to information on our site that will give you advice and tips to help you make sure that your comments are as effective as possible.
You can spend as much or as little time as you want. You may want to just get an idea of what the media are saying about mental health, or you might want to get more involved and follow up the Alerts by getting in touch with the journalists, editors and broadcasters responsible.
It is important to understand that Shift does not decide whether a programme or article is good or bad. It is up to you to decide if you want to complain, praise or take no action about a particular Media Monitor alert.
Each email will also link to information on our site that will give you advice and tips to help you make sure that your comments are as effective as possible.
You can spend as much or as little time as you want. You may want to just get an idea of what the media are saying about mental health, or you might want to get more involved and follow up the Alerts by getting in touch with the journalists, editors and broadcasters responsible.
It is important to understand that Shift does not decide whether a programme or article is good or bad. It is up to you to decide if you want to complain, praise or take no action about a particular Media Monitor alert.
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Reporting media coverage to Shift
Tell us about media coverage that you have seen, heard or read
If you've seen or heard something in the media that you think others should know about (good or bad), you can send it to Shift. We can then pass on your comments to people who have joined the free Shift Media Monitor service, giving them a chance to send their comments to the people responsible for the media item.
You can report an item to us if it meets the following criteria:
- The media item that you're reporting covers mental health issues in a particularly positive or negative way and appeared in a TV or radio programme, newspaper or magazine article, or in an advert.
- The item was broadcast or published in England.
- The item was broadcast or published no longer than one month ago.
- You are able to include full details about the item. The more information you can provide about the source, the better.
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What we do next
When we receive your email or letter, we will check to see that it meets all four of the points above. If it does, we will then pass the information on to people who have said that they want to hear about positive and negative coverage of mental health issues in the media. These people can then decide whether they want to get in touch with the people responsible for the item.Unless you clearly state otherwise, we will not include your name or contact details. We may include the text of your message, so if you wish to remain anonymous, it is important that you do not include any information that could be used to identify you.
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